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    Salads

    two white bowls of dandelion salad topped with shaved pecorino and cracked black pepper.

    Dandelion Salad with Pecorino and Lemon

    a round white plate with crispy chicken thighs and broccolini slaw. a bottle of San Pellegrino. two light blue glasses of water on the side.

    Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttermilk Caesar Slaw (Chicken Under a Brick)

    a plate with homemade caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp and shaved parmesan cheese

    Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

    a white bowl filled with grilled vegetable salad with white beans, get feta cheese, asparagus, red onion and silver spoon on the side

    Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta

    a bright and colorful little gem salad topped with cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing, croutons and radish on a white platter oval

    Little Gem Wedge Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Warm Garlic Croutons

    a white ceramic bowl filled with fresh herb salad with shaved parmesan cheese.

    Herb Salad with Shaved Parmesan

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    Pasta

    A white bowl of pasta on a blue-grey background with a silver spoon.

    Creamy Truffle Alfredo Pasta

    A large oval platter filled with pasta, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

    Crab Pasta with Corn, Tomatoes and Basil

    rigatoni pasta coated in a creamy tomato sauce with chorizo.

    Creamy Chorizo Pasta

    A bowl of green pesto gnocchi on a blue table with a bottle of wine, a glass of white, parmesan cheese and antique cutlery.

    Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

    a white bowl with pasta surrounded by a glass of water, a bowl of breadcrumbs, a can of tuna and a small dish of chili flakes

    Casarecce Pantry Pasta with Oil-Packed Tuna and Spicy Garlic Breadcrumbs

    a white backing dish with baked gnocchi and mozzarella cheese

    Four Cheese Gnocchi al Forno

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    Appetizers

    A white oval platter with white asparagus spears covered in hollandaise sauce with two glasses of white wine on the side.

    White Asparagus with Hollandaise

    A plate of hamachi crudo surrounded by wine glasses and a white linen napkin.

    Hamachi Crudo with Grapefruit and Serrano Chili

    a tortilla chip dipping into a warm pot of melted queso and chorizo

    Choriqueso (Creamy Queso Dip with Chorizo)

    an oval tray filled with corn and zucchini fritters with basil

    Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dip

    a copper baking dish filled with pimento cheese crab dip surrounded by sliced bread and two beer glasses

    Pimento Cheese Crab Dip

    How to Build a Crudités Platter

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    Chicken

    A chicken burger with lettuce, mayo and onion on a brioche bun with a beer in the background.

    Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers

    a white plate on a blue background with chicken and green sauce.

    Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Harissa and Garlic

    a white bowl filled with chicken soup and herb dumplings, asparagus, peas and leeks.

    Spring Chicken and Dumplings

    a white oval platter with 5 golden brown chicken thighs and a small bowl of green salsa verde

    Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with Toasted Coriander Vinaigrette

    a round white plate with crispy chicken thighs and broccolini slaw. a bottle of San Pellegrino. two light blue glasses of water on the side.

    Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttermilk Caesar Slaw (Chicken Under a Brick)

    a white plate on a blue background with chicken and green sauce

    Chicken Thighs with Citrus-Cilantro Salsa Verde

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    Dinners

    A white bowl of pasta on a blue-grey background with a silver spoon.

    Creamy Truffle Alfredo Pasta

    A chicken burger with lettuce, mayo and onion on a brioche bun with a beer in the background.

    Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers

    Two small white plates filled with tacos and surrounded by cups of red and green salsa and cans of Mexican beer.

    Baja Style Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

    A close up image of a taco with shrimp and cabbage. Two green bottles of Topo Chico mineral water in the background.

    Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw and Avocado Crema

    a white plate on a blue background with chicken and green sauce.

    Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Harissa and Garlic

    A bowl of green pesto gnocchi on a blue table with a bottle of wine, a glass of white, parmesan cheese and antique cutlery.

    Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

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    Sides

    A white oval platter with white asparagus spears covered in hollandaise sauce with two glasses of white wine on the side.

    White Asparagus with Hollandaise

    A white oval platter with roasted leeks and olive oil.

    Olive Oil Roasted Leeks

    Seven pieces of zucchini on a platter, topped with grated cheese, lemon zest and chili flakes.

    Cacio e Pepe Zucchini

    a close up of a white pan filled with green bean casserole with a silver spoon

    Creamy Green Bean Casserole

    an oval tray filled with corn and zucchini fritters with basil

    Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dip

    a white bowl filled with grilled vegetable salad with white beans, get feta cheese, asparagus, red onion and silver spoon on the side

    Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta

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    Desserts

    caramelized white chocolate rice crispy treats cut into squares stacked on top of one another.

    Caramelized White Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

    a strawberry rhubarb puff pastry tart cut into 8 rectangles on a blue background with fresh strawberries on top and a pink cloth napkin

    Strawberry Rhubarb Puff Pastry Tart

    four almond flour banana muffins, one cut in half revealing a moist and fluffy center.

    Almond Flour Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel (Gluten-Free)

    Double Chocolate Scones

    Warm Date Cake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

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    An Aperol spritz cocktail in a frosty glass with ice and an orange wedge.

    TASTE OF SUMMER

    • Tomato Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing
    • Little Gem Wedge Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Warm Garlic Croutons
    • Rustic Blueberry Galette with Vanilla Ice Cream
    • Grilled Peel n’ Eat Shrimp with Old Bay
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    Winner Winner Chicken (and Turkey) Dinner:

    • Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers
    • Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Harissa and Garlic
    • Spring Chicken and Dumplings
    • Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with Toasted Coriander Vinaigrette

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